Choosing a string to classic guitar

Choosing a string to classical guitar.

Classical guitar is often mistakenly regarded as the only right instrument for beginning music adventure. It is unclear where this claim has come from, it is possible that nylon strings are stand behind this claim , because they not make such pressing difficulties as metal strings. But it is true that we should choose the guitar according to our tastes, because on every guitar we can learn to play.

Classical guitar has found its place in the hearts of many guitarists, because its sound is very distinctive and consists of this sound the construction, the genre of wood and nylon strings that play a very important role in the classical guitar.

Basic information
Classical guitar strings are made of nylon so the sound of this string is warm. So which strings will be suitable for us? There is no answer to this quesion , because everyone has to try different sets of strings to find the one that satisfy him, but it is important to know the basic features that distinguish one set from another.

The basic difference the hardness of the strings. Hardness determines how much force we will have to use to press the string, so beginner guitarists are encouraged to buy "soft" strings, such as the D'Addario EJ27N.

Will the soft strings be worse than the hard ones? No, they will be different. The soft strings are slightly less loud and slightly "muted", so they are great for playing music that requires a very warm sound, and is also great for accompaniment, while hard strings are playing solo with a clearer sound. Remember that everything also depends on the winding and the manufacturer, so you can not rigidly stick to the rules .

The winding are used in three thickest strings and are made of different alloys such as silver, bronze, phosphorus and even gold. The winding is designed to enhance the bass sound of the strings as well as their durability, but do not confuse the wrapper with a coating as some strings have an additional coating that extends the life of the strings.


Summary

We already know how important the role of classical guitar strings is, but one more thing to mention is the proper putring of strings. Strings for a classic guitar we usually binded to the bridge, but some beginner have problem with properly binding, and for those people, special sets have been made with a plastic spout or ball, so you do not have to bind them, for example, the Ernie Ball 2409 Nylon Ball End.

Nylon is a specific material that likes to crack, so many beginner guitarists do not like to put strings. How to avoid cracking? Put on the strings do not pull them too fast, stretch them lightly so that they are strained but not too tight, give them a moment to "get used" and stretch further to the state in which they will be tuned. It is also worth checking to see if the bridge has sharp edges, thus saving unnecessary nerves associated with cracking strings.

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